My Lab/Blue Heeler, Missoula died this morning at 3.5 years old.

Her roots go back to her name, when I found her on Craigslist just hours after getting off the plane from Missoula, MT after maggotfest in May 2014. She was a little devil from day one, using her little needle teeth to terrorize Heather, Marley and I, but her cuteness melted hearts and forgave her misgivings. She was a little cuddler, but would wake you up from a nap with a nip and a yap. She was a smart one, always figuring out what mischief to get into next when you thought you had it solved.
She traveled more than most pups. Born in Alaska, she traveled just about every paved highway there. She flew to Palm Springs and back, and was my copilot/driving buddy from Fairbanks to Eglin AFB, FL when we drove to our next Great adventure. She's driven cross country twice since then and was always ready to take long naps in the back seat. She's chased deer, cows, horses, kids and the occasional fly that happened to get too close. She never could catch that red dot or the glare on a wall, but I'm sure she will now.

She never made an enemy and only knew how to love. She will be greatly missed by all who have had the great fortune to meet her.

I love you Momo, you died too young, but you did more than I could have hoped for us while you were here. I didn't deserve all the love you gave me, but I needed it more than you'll know. When the spouse hit me with a divorce in March, she was what got me through the roughest times and always there with kisses and cuddles.

I'm sorry for your loss, my friend. We never seem to have them long enough. She sure looks like a good one.

Good girl Momo.

Condolences, Zac. I have a buddy getting close to the end of the trail today, myself.

So sorry you have lost Momo.

flashguy

She packed a good dog's life in her short time.

I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

Way too soon. My condolences.

Sorry for your loss of Momo. 3.5YO is way too soon.

Sounds like she gave you all she had for a short time.

I am sorry for your loss, Drake and Cinder will be waiting for her over the bridge.

Very sorry, always really hard.
I've had to send 2 to the bridge and dread the day my 10 year old GSD goes.

So young!

Very sorry for your loss, Zac. I hope that the great many memories you share with Momo will help you through this tough time.

JRC

I can tell from your description of her that she was a one in a million dog.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our loyal doggies are a blessings that wear fur coats. A man can do a whole lot worse than have such a loveable and entertaining pal. Sorry for your loss.

3.5 years old is way too soon.

A lovely tribute you posted. Sounds like you were lucky to have each other, even if only for a short time.

so sorry for your loss

God speed Momo. Way too young! My 20YO daughter brought home a Bernese Mountain Dog pup and she is just like you describe Momo.

This time will pass. My sympathies to you!

Wow, very young. Sorry for your loss Zac.

I hate reading these threads, but for some reason I just can't pass them by. When my GSD Sadie passed a few years ago, it was the first time I actually broke down and cried since I was a kid. I hope she and Momo become friends when they meet. "I'm sorry" seems so inadequate. Be well.

So Sorry.

I'm sorry Zac...Momo, you are a beautiful girl and you deserve a "good girl" for being there for your dad.

She musta been a good girl. She got you through the worst of it. Now she's gonna go help somebody else.